The Broadcast from CBC Radio

About this podcast

The ocean is a part of daily life in Newfoundland and Labrador. Whether it’s fishing, tourism, shipping, research or culture, there are thousands of people whose lives have some connection to the sea. The Broadcast casts a wide net to explore the stories of people in coastal communities in Newfoundland and Labrador and around the world.

The Broadcast from CBC Radio

Episodes

2021
Union launches campaign about corporate concentration in fishery; medical masks endangering wildlife
Is there too much corporate concentration in the fishing industry? The Fish harvesters union launches an ad campaign to inform the public. Too many medical masks are ending up in the ocean and endangering wildlife.
March 1, 2021
22 min
Science shows improvement in crab stock; 2 groups representing fish processors join forces
There is good news for most harvesters to catch crab. The science shows improvement. The Association of Seafood Producers and the Seafood Processors of Newfoundland and join forces.
February 26, 2021
22 min
Investment in sea cage monitoring in aquaculture; choosing life near the ocean in rural Newfoundland
Monitoring sea cages filled with farmed salmon. We'll hear about an investment in aquaculture. And living life connected to the ocean in Twillingate, why one young family has chosen rural over urban.
February 25, 2021
24 min
Virtual marine simulator business booming during pandemic; ocean-inspired artists sees interest swell
A local company making marine simulators sees an increase in business since the pandemic began. And, an ocean inspired artist in Twillingate has had a boost in the past year too.
February 24, 2021
22 min
FFAW responds to conflict of interest criticism; Oceana Canada says more can be done to protect endangered whales
The fish harvesters union responds to criticism that it's in a conflict of interest in the fishery. Protecting the North Atlantic Right Whales. Oceana Canada says the federal government can do more.
February 23, 2021
22 min
Former fisheries officer speaks out against the DFO; be ware of high waves on beaches...
A former fisheries officer speaks out against the Department of Fishers and Oceans. And, it's high times along the shoreline. A local oceanographer explains the recent surge of swell and surf.
February 22, 2021
25 min
Labrador City residents cry foul over tax on fresh fish supplier, seafood restaurant grapples with covid restrictions
Some Labrador City residents are concerned about getting fresh fish at a reasonable price. Restaurants are taking a hard hit because of covid. We'll talk to a local seafood eatery.
February 19, 2021
23 min
DFO's plan to protect the endangered right whale; disaster of USS Truxton and Pollux 79 years ago
Protecting the endangered North Atlantic right whale. We'll hear DFO's plan this year. 79 years ago the Truxton and Pollux crashed on the shore near St. Lawrence. We revisit the history of that disaster.
February 18, 2021
24 min
Donation of cold water corals to Ottawa museum, remember folklorist Larry Small
A deep dive into the world of cold water corals. DFO here is donating a load of them to the Canadian Museum of Nature. Plus, we'll remember folklore professor Larry Small.
February 17, 2021
25 min
Big opportunity for small local seaweed company; seabirds and their food
From the beaches of Grates Cove to bodies all over North America. A new opportunity for a local company working with seaweed. Seabirds and their food. What they eat and how far they'll go to get it
February 16, 2021
22 min
Ocean Ranger remembered after 39 years; covid-killing air purifiers for fishing industry
39 years ago the Ocean Ranger disaster took 84 lives. We hear memories from a man who knew many of those lost. And, a local company selling covid-killing air purifiers to the fishing industry
February 15, 2021
25 min
A check in on ice conditions offshore; a new book on the history of the Spanish fishery.
Brad Durnford of the Canadian Coast Guard on offshore ice conditions; Jean-Pierre Andrieux's book, Bound For Cod on the history of the Spanish fishery and connections to this province.
February 12, 2021
20 min
Seawatch, a local company training fishery observers; turning bones, skins and guts into products; support for fishery activist, Gus Etchegary.
Seawatch shares insight into local conditions for fishery observers; 3F Waste Recovery is turning bones, skins and guts into products; David Moore expresses support for Gus Etchergary and the fishery
February 11, 2021
22 min
Disturbing allegations about the fisheries observer program in B.C.; scientific research aboard the CCGS John Cabot
Journalist Jimmy Thomson with the horrific story of four female fisheries observers; DFO's Brian Healey on science aboard the new Coast Guard ship, John Cabot
February 10, 2021
20 min
Remembering 51-year-old fisherman Keith Rumbolt; NL Alliance leader, Graydon Pelley.
A community leader and lifelong fisherman in Southern Labrador drowned in a boating accident on the weekend, we'll hear from Keith Rumbolt's brother Brad; NL Alliance leader, Graydon Pelley's views on fishery and ocean matters.
February 9, 2021
22 min
Tragedy in Sally's Cove, Transportation Safety Board explains what happened; A look under the hood of the CCGS John Cabot.
Transportation Safety Board report into events leading to the death of a fisherman following the sinking of a small boat off Sally's Cove; Captain Gregory Wilkiem commands the CCGS John Cabot, he'll tell us about his new ship.
February 8, 2021
23 min
Enrollment is way up at the Marine Institute; Far Away From Far Away, a story about the importance of place.
Marine Institute's Angie Clarke explains burgeoning enrollment numbers; Far Away From Far Away, Micheal Crummey and Zita Cobb on a woman's recollections of growing up on Fogo Island during the 1960's and '70s.
February 5, 2021
22 min
Potential impact of climate change on northern shrimp; a monument to remember 4 Shea Height's fishermen.
Research scientist Nicolas Le Corre on how a warming ocean may affect northern shrimp habitat; Jesse Wilkins organizing to produce a monument remembering 4 Shea Height's fishermen.
February 4, 2021
22 min
Three main political parties with their views on seismic testing; studying lobster to make tougher concrete.
Three main political parties with their views on seismic testing; a researcher is studying lobster shells in order to make a more resilient concrete.
February 3, 2021
20 min
Questions for political parties relating to the fishery; 50 years on the job at Ice water Seafoods.
Foreign ownership of the fishery & views on aquaculture, political parties respond; Hubert Warren on his 50 years working at the Ice water Seafoods plant in Arnold's Cove.
February 2, 2021
24 min

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Episodes

Union launches campaign about corporate concentration in fishery; medical masks endangering wildlife

Science shows improvement in crab stock; 2 groups representing fish processors join forces

Investment in sea cage monitoring in aquaculture; choosing life near the ocean in rural Newfoundland

Virtual marine simulator business booming during pandemic; ocean-inspired artists sees interest swell

FFAW responds to conflict of interest criticism; Oceana Canada says more can be done to protect endangered whales

Former fisheries officer speaks out against the DFO; be ware of high waves on beaches...

Labrador City residents cry foul over tax on fresh fish supplier, seafood restaurant grapples with covid restrictions

DFO's plan to protect the endangered right whale; disaster of USS Truxton and Pollux 79 years ago

Donation of cold water corals to Ottawa museum, remember folklorist Larry Small

Big opportunity for small local seaweed company; seabirds and their food

Ocean Ranger remembered after 39 years; covid-killing air purifiers for fishing industry

A check in on ice conditions offshore; a new book on the history of the Spanish fishery.

Seawatch, a local company training fishery observers; turning bones, skins and guts into products; support for fishery activist, Gus Etchegary.

Disturbing allegations about the fisheries observer program in B.C.; scientific research aboard the CCGS John Cabot

Remembering 51-year-old fisherman Keith Rumbolt; NL Alliance leader, Graydon Pelley.

Tragedy in Sally's Cove, Transportation Safety Board explains what happened; A look under the hood of the CCGS John Cabot.

Enrollment is way up at the Marine Institute; Far Away From Far Away, a story about the importance of place.

Potential impact of climate change on northern shrimp; a monument to remember 4 Shea Height's fishermen.

Three main political parties with their views on seismic testing; studying lobster to make tougher concrete.

Questions for political parties relating to the fishery; 50 years on the job at Ice water Seafoods.